Add the thick yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard paste, garlic cloves, fresh mint leaves, green chillies, water, and pink salt to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt or green chillies according to your preference.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Chilling allows the flavors to blend beautifully.

Place the mutton chops in a wide, shallow bowl.
Add the optional meat tenderizer, paprika powder, black pepper powder, pink salt, ginger-garlic paste, mustard paste, and lemon juice.
Mix thoroughly, making sure every chop is evenly coated with the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Place the fresh mint leaves on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer.
Microwave in short intervals, checking and turning the leaves between intervals, until they are completely dry and crisp. The time required will vary depending on the microwave and the moisture in the leaves.
Allow them to cool, then crush them into a fine powder.
Alternatively, use ready-made dried mint if preferred.

In a bowl, combine the softened butter, crushed dried mint, finely chopped garlic, crushed red chilli, and chopped fresh parsley.
Mix until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Set aside until ready to cook the chops.

Heat the cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
Add the marinated mutton chops in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook for approximately 4–5 minutes on each side to brown the meat.
Spread some of the prepared mint garlic butter over the chops as they cook, turning them carefully so the butter and herbs coat the meat.
Continue cooking over medium to medium-low heat as needed until the chops are tender and safely cooked through. Thicker or tougher chops may require additional cooking time and a little water with a covered pan to become tender.
Avoid allowing the garlic and butter to burn. If needed, lower the heat and add the butter toward the later part of cooking.

Once the mutton chops are cooked, spoon the remaining melted mint garlic butter over them.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra fresh parsley or mint, if desired.
Serve hot with the chilled Yogurt Mint Sauce, naan, rice, sweetcorn, and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Enjoy your flavorful Mint Garlic Butter Mutton Chops!

These mutton chops pair wonderfully with:
Freshly baked naan or garlic naan
Steamed basmati rice or fragrant pulao
Creamy Yogurt Mint Sauce
Cucumber and onion salad
Boiled or buttered sweetcorn
Lemon wedges and fresh herbs